Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
11-12-2024
Abstract
This invention relates generally to covalently crosslinked colloidal cellulose nanocrystals (xCNC) and methods of preparation and use thereof. The colloidal cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are covalently crosslinked in aqueous suspension to generate a network showing tunable physicochemical properties. The xCNC structures are tunable in terms of their physicochemical properties and arrangement within the hydrogel network. The covalent crosslinking of solitary sulfonated (—OSO.sub.3) CNCs can be accomplished without prior hydroxyl replacement or functionalization.
Department
Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Chemistry & Biochemistry
Patent Number
US12139559
Application Number
US 20220162346
Application Published
3-26-2022
Application Filed
9-20-2021
Assignee
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)
Citation
Kim, J., Batta-Mpouma, J. N., & Sakon, J. (2024). Crosslinked Colloidal Cellulose Nanocrystals And Methods Of Preparation And Use Thereof. Patents Granted. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/pat/491
Comments
Jin-Woo Kim, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Joseph N. Batta-Mpouma, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Joshua Sakon, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR